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Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

BRILLIANT MINDS. BLURRY TRUTH. WHY COLLEGE STUDENTS STILL NEED JESUS.

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Fortis Institute

Religion, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.93.1K Ratings

🗓️ 30 April 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

It’s Witness Wednesday!



Todd Friel is at Georgia Tech to talk with students about faith, morality, and the Gospel. Todd emphasizes Christian teachings, using questions to explore concepts of creation, evil, conscience, and salvation through Jesus Christ.



Segment 1:



• Jose, a mechanical engineering student, wonders how the universe began—leans toward random chance.



• Todd argues design demands a Designer, comparing creation to Jose’s sesame chicken.



• Jose admits he's agnostic but open—he wants “proof” before accepting a Creator.



Segment 2:



• Todd walks Jose walks through the Ten Commandments and Jose admits guilt, agreeing he'd be judged guilty.



• Todd presents the gospel: Jesus took Jose’s punishment, offering forgiveness through repentance and faith.



• Jose is intrigued but unsure, doubting whether humans can truly know what's true.



Segment 3:



• Robert identifies as Machiavellian, believes people are mostly good despite moral failures.



• Todd highlights Robert's sin (e.g. 5,000 lustful thoughts), arguing goodness isn’t enough.



• Robert believes Jesus died for sinners but hasn't repented—he admits it's worth pondering.



Segment 4:



• Student asks: “What’s the point of life?” Claims moral living is enough without religion.



• Admits to sin but believes intentions and regret soften the guilt.



• Todd explains the gospel and challenges him to investigate if it’s true—eternity is at stake.







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Transcript

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0:00.0

Ritchin Radio begins in three, two, one.

0:08.6

If there's one common thread, it might be that men perceive church is too feminine.

0:13.0

We have to be aggressive in the world when it's appropriate.

0:15.9

We are warriors.

0:16.9

One, two, three, warriors!

0:18.6

You are a real man when you commit to study God's word,

0:21.8

and you commit to being conformed and transformed into the image of Jesus Christ.

0:26.9

That's the biblical perspective on being a man.

0:30.6

It's time for Wretched Radio with Tauntfriel.

0:34.3

It's Witness Wednesday asking young people the question,

0:41.5

if you could ask God one question, what would it be?

0:47.1

Because, well, I don't think they've thought about it very much. And if they have, I think it'll probably reveal what's going on inside of their heart. I mean, what's happening in there?

0:52.6

Okay, if you're an atheist and you're listening, what question would you ask God?

0:55.9

I know, you don't believe that he exists.

0:57.5

But if you could ask him a question, what would it be chances are that probably points a pretty

1:03.9

accurate finger at what your problem is with God?

1:08.4

If it's evil in the world, that probably needs to get figured out for you, and it

1:13.3

needs to get answered. Now, I happen to think that the Bible answers the question on evil. I think

1:18.2

it answers the question why. I think it's the only story that answers the question why. At least

1:23.9

a hopeful story. Hey, I wonder what they're filming here. This is fascinating.

1:28.8

Looks like the news crews are here. Huh. They get to set up and record. We don't. I have to slink around here like a criminal.

1:35.6

Huh. I wonder what sort of papers they got. Oh, this is funny. I'm by the Student Center at Georgia Tech.

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